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Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers Stoneware Duelling Dragons Vase 1896

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A tall and impressive stoneware vase decorated with duelling dragons designed by Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers dated 1896. The tall ovoid bodied vase stands on a narrow rounded pedestal foot with narrowing shoulders and pinched neck with a slightly everted top. The body of the vase is incised with two pairs of ferocious duelling dragons with scrolling tails in cream colored glazes with detailed patterning against a mottled brown glazed ground. The vase has incised marks to the base Martin Bros London & Southall and is dated 11-1896. Provenance: Acquired directly from a private US Collection. In good presentable condition however has a notable lean to one side with an area of professional restoration (approximately 3/4cm to the body (hind leg of one dragon) with a small surface chip to the ear of one dragon and a firing imperfection to the tail of another.
  • Creator:
    Robert Wallace Martin (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.38 in (36.5 cm)Diameter: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1896
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Has a notable lean to one side with an area of professional restoration (approximately 3/4cm to the body (hind leg of one dragon) with a small surface chip to the ear of one dragon and a firing imperfection to the tail of another. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA220311stDibs: LU1328228908162

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